AI technology transforming recycling industry

In recent years, the recycling industry has taken a big hit. John Griffith with GFL Environmental in Denver, Colorado says the cost to recycle has gone up, and there's more pressure to make sure what's being recycled isn't contaminated with trash. "We process probably 30 tons an hour," Griffith said. Considering how much material the recycling facility takes in per day, low-cost efficiency is key, and technology has become its saving grace. "We're using robotics and artificial intelligence to help deal with some of the primary challenges within the recycling facility," AMP Robotics CEO Matanya Horowitz said.